Independent Living Support Officer
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Independent Living Support Officer
As an Independent Living Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting individuals with day to day activities to enable them live independently as possible. This will include supporting individuals to carry out their personal hygiene, household tasks, supporting social inclusion and promoting their overall well-being.
Role Overview
As an Independent Living Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting individuals with day to day activities to enable them live independently as possible. This will include supporting individuals to carry out their personal hygiene, household tasks, supporting social inclusion and promoting their overall well-being.
Duties
- Provide support for individuals in their homes, promoting dignity and independence.
- Encourage them to carry out their daily tasks such as, cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
- Help individuals manage their finances, including budgeting, paying bills, and keeping track of personal expenses.
- Encourage and facilitate social activities, ensuring service users engage in community events or leisure activities.
- Support individuals in attending appointments, social gatherings, or recreational activities to promote social inclusion.
- Maintain accurate records of service user progress and report any concerns or changes to management.
- Offer emotional support and companionship, helping individuals build confidence and cope with challenges.
- Listen and provide reassurance or guidance when necessary.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the service users’ care and progress.
- Report any concerns or changes in the health or wellbeing of service users to senior staff or healthcare professional.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar support or care role is desirable.
- A passion for supporting individuals to live independently.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Patience, empathy, and understanding of individual needs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work within safeguarding protocols.
- A flexible approach to working hours.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for career growth and development with comprehensive training
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Flexible working hours
- Plus other company benefits, such as health insurance, travel allowances
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Excellent benefits including a great annual leave entitlement, additional special leave, an occupational sick pay scheme which exceeds statutory requirements.
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Core Duties
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
Ensure that official plans and other information about how to support service users are followed
Be responsible for informing the Manager of any changes in the needs of service users
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Team Working
Develop effective working relationships with other employees
Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people
If desired by the service user, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life
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Professional Development
- Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
- Be open to learning and Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
- Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
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Other Duties
- Be open to learning and Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
- Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
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